We received many outstanding artworks and want to say big thanks to everyone who entered and who voted for the winners. All artworks are listed here: Art Competition Archive 2015 »
According to the Competition Rules, there are three full Drawing Academy Memberships to be awarded.
However, we nominated not 3, but 5 winners!
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I thought this was a unique point of view for a portrait (profile from slightly below). Working the hair was a challenge and a learning experience. I really like the fact that he used a round reflective object (the ear ring) and the hair band. These make the portrait more interesting…
As a young boy, I, as many who drew stick figures and characters with eyes too big and feet too small, dreamt of becoming an artist but this of cause faded as I allowed those who had little understanding of art to undermine its soul enriching value.
With these words they pulled bristles from my brush “an artist only becomes famous ones dead” as if creating any artwork means absolutely nothing until you die.
As we all know that validation to a child is of utmost importance, it tends to set you for life but ones you create to impress that is when your creative playground shrinks…
Drawing has always been a part of my life and I always knew that I wanted to be an artist. As a kid, I would often copy my favorite cartoon characters in order to learn to draw. Unfortunately I didn’t have anyone who could tell me otherwise or guide me into learning fundamentals or realistic drawing. Till now I did not realize that I would need to strengthen my roots in order to really make it as an artist. So I started drawing from pictures and observations but the end result is never quite where it should be. And because my drawing skills are so limited, drawing from imagination is just not yet possible for me. I am currently 17 years old, yes a student, which is why it would be great to win this competition and finally have clear guidance to improve my art skills…
I am now a 24 yr old Native American from the pits of Montana. I grew up in a town not of any where on the map, busby, Mt is my Hometown. Growing up I never knew any other place existed because that’s what I was led to believe. Living in such a small place I did what I could to get around, to get by. Alcohol & drugs were the main thing going around, the only thing at the time to help people escape the harsh truth of where we lived. I’ve done many things I’m not proud of. I didn’t know my mom or dad at all. My grandparents had led me to believe that they were my only real parents. Truth be told I’d rather believe that lie. At the age of 10 I first met my mom, first gained knowledge that my dad would not be in the picture. She took me away to a far city where I rebelled every chance I got. Endless arguments & battles with my mom’s alcoholism led me to stay outside more than inside. I’d rather survive on the streets than come home and have to survive the harsh reality of what was left of my mom …
Hi Vladimir and Natalie!
My name is Andreas and I live in Sweden. I have been drawing and painting all my life, but for the last year I have been thinking about becoming an artist full time and since I found your site I think I can fulfill my desire. Thank you so very much!:)
Anyway, my question concerns the position I should draw in. I have both an upright easel and a drawing table at home that I can choose any angle I want to work in. For most of the time I draw sitting on a chair in front of the table and it works well, but then I saw in the video of “how to hold the pencil” that standing is the best position…
I’ve always known I wanted to be an artist. I am primarily self-taught, with the exception of invaluable input from my father who is himself an artist, and participation in classes and a workshop at Killaby Art School and Studio in Lindale, Texas, under the wonderful artists Maureen Killaby and Qiang Huang. I am always seeking affordable opportunities to advance my learning and understanding, and gain new skills.
I have tackled many types and sizes of art projects over the years that have seemed to be beyond my abilities, but have managed to complete them satisfactorily. However, I sometimes feel that due to my lack of skills in certain areas, I am forced to settle with art that faintly resembles my original ideas…
Artwork and story by Ray Grace, Drawing Academy Graduate Thanks for setting me straight (In the Round). Having drawn and painted from childhood, I have always loved artwork, however like many young people, I opted…
